I'm considering purchasing a performance chip for my '07 GT. Any recommendations?

 

Moving to '05-09 Modifications' section . . .

 

They give you no adjustability. You plug them in and thats it. Also I have never seen a chip that did what it was supposed to do. Look for reviews and dyno results before you buy. Post a link to the units your looking at?

 

We'll...you know how doing an Internet search on products goes. You see everything from " it's the best thing I've ever bought!" To "complete waste of money, don't bother!" I guess I'm looking to see if anyone on this forum has had any real success with any of theses things. I'm looking at the Hypertech max energy right now. It looks like Bullydog has a decent one as well, seems to be marketed more for truck owners, though.

 

I'd invest in a programmer before I purchased a chip.

 

Ok...elaborate

 

I was referring to a handheld tuner. For example: You can store up to 3 tunes usually. BAMA offers a race tune and a more drivable tune. Some tunes actually save you gas.

Chips have no versatility and are very limited. If you're looking for extra kick without forced induction, then a tune and CAI is the springboard. You will see noticeable gains in a handheld tuner... Not so much with a chip. I'm surprised they are still being made. (Respectfully)

 

Buy an SCT tuner from American muscle. Free tunes for life. That way you can mod and tune as you go. I went that route until I was ready for a dynotune. And to be honest, the Bama tunes are pretty **** good for what they are. The guy that tuned my car was only able to to pull another 5hp peak. I think the guy that tuned my car was a hack, but either way, he had the car right in front of him and didn't manage much better

 

check Steeda for a tuner and tunes as well.

 

Didn't realize steeda did email tunes. They make awesome stuff. I've never been disappointed

 

Good suggestions. It looks like I may be better served with a cai and a tune for not a lot more cash

 

95% of the gain from a tuner cai combo comes from the tune

 

Anyone have any suggestions on a CAI?

 

Airaid race cai. Love it.

 

Any tuning?

 

post a link to some of these "chips" your looking into.. i have a feeling i know what your looking at but want to see first

 

I was looking at the hypertech max energy....but, I'm thinking about going with a CAI / tune instead. The local high performance shop sells them (hypertech) is why.

 

ok not the one i thought. that one is kinda like a programmer. but with no real options on the tune

 

I've been looking around eBay and there is a lot of bull**** out there. It's hard to find anything decent for under $600.

 

I don't understand 'chip'.

I thought we did tunes via handheld via OBDII port.